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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,983.96, 1,307,962.98 and 240,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,983.96, 1,307,962.98 and 240,883.80 is: 361,322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,983.96 : 1,307,962.98 = 240,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,983.96/1,307,962.98 = 240,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,983.96x = 1,307,962.98 × 240,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,983.96x = 315,067,092,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,067,092,881.72/871,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,322.12

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